I want it to be Spring. Really. I do.
And the weather of late has hinted that it was, in fact, Spring–depsite that damn Groundhog. (Which is different than a Hedgehog…which is what I’m talking about on Very Bookish today. Check it out.)
There is snow, and cold, and ice, and Weather Alerts, and I don’t want to deal with boots and gloves and hats and ice-scrapers and slidey roads anymore.
And the boiler in my apartment building has been broken since Friday. That’s right, Friday. And it’s been snowy. And it won’t be fixed until Wednesday….which means that I am in hell-frozen-over agony. Hello, coldness. It’s perhaps 47 degrees in my apartment, and the windows are oozing cold weather and the walls are cold to the touch and the hardwood floors are like ice.
Dear Spring,
Where the hell are you?
…..
Dear Landlord,
What the hell?
….
Dear Universe,
How about you throw me a good one, mmmmkay?
….
Love, heidikins-who-is-frozen
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I’m pretty sure there are laws in place stating that your apartment must be at least (approx.) 67 degrees at all times. So, ummm, maybe you should ask for a discounted rent next month. Ya know?
Comment by SoMi's Nilsa 2009 March 10 @ 4:54 amActually, I’m pretty sure that means that you get to go to a hotel. For free. Seriously!
Comment by PomJob 2009 March 10 @ 6:46 amI concur with both of the above. You should get a rent discount AND a free hotel. Your landlord cannot legally be allowed to keep you in these conditions.
Comment by Jess 2009 March 10 @ 7:25 amI have been avoiding the outside today by sleeping in and sitting here in my PJs. Unfortunately, the outside will have to be braved. I’m shaking my fist at the sky.
Comment by Naomi 2009 March 10 @ 7:48 am47 degrees is not ok!! You poor, cold girl!
Comment by Britt 2009 March 10 @ 7:53 amI’m with you there. I was in the pissyest mood yesterday because of this. Just the day before I traipsed off to the gym in capris and a light sweater. Now it feels like February was supposed to feel, but it’s March, so I can’t stand it. I look forward to moving to a place with milder winters.
Comment by Sra 2009 March 10 @ 8:53 amI concur wholeheartedly. We’re supposed to get a massive snowstorm today. Boo.
Comment by Jenkneebee 2009 March 10 @ 11:15 amI feel your pain. That groundhog better watch out; he now has two people (at least) ready to ring his little neck.
You have my permission to imbibe all the Starbucks you need to stay warm.
Comment by Melanie 2009 March 10 @ 1:46 pmDamn snow. I hate it.
Comment by Isabel 2009 March 10 @ 1:50 pmI have to say, it sounds like torture. You should invest in some blankets. The sad part about my misfortune… I fell when it was warm out with no snow or ice…
T.J.
Comment by T.J. 2009 March 10 @ 2:12 pmI’m sorry… That sucks. Perhaps you should invest in a snuggie (the blanket with sleeves!) and tell me all about it? (I’m intrigued by them, it’s a weird fascination…)
Comment by Z 2009 March 11 @ 6:19 amTOTALLY sucks. I haven’t had a warm apartment in years, but I think even my place is warmer than yours. BUT … WINTER IS THE BEST!! I grew up in Iowa asking myself each year, “Why would anyone live this far north when you could live south and escape this?” But I moved to Michigan, took up some winter sports and now it’s my favorite season.
Comment by Erin 2009 March 11 @ 11:54 amYou poor thing!
Comment by Allie 2009 March 11 @ 2:41 pm22″ of powder yesterday at Snowbird. One of the best days this year, maybe you are hating it, but honestly I could take a few more storms if it means powder up to my waist as I drop into the Cirque.
Comment by Nate Wright 2009 March 11 @ 9:28 pm